Xin Liang Ph.D.

Publications

1. Collins, L. & Liang, X. (2013). Task relevance in the design of online professional development for teachers of ELLs: a Q Methodology study. Professional Development in Education. 39 (3), 441-443. DOI:10.1080/19415257.2012.712752
2. Gray, K., Owens, K.  Liang,  X., & Steer, D.  (2012). Assessing multimedia influences on student responses using a personal response system. Journal of Science Education technology, 21 (3), 392-402.  DOI 10.1007/s10956-011-9332-1
3. David Steer, Beese, J. & Liang, X. (2010). Does school resources matter? Comparative analysis of school resources and students science achievement in the U.S., Canada, and Finland. Improving Schools. 13(3), 266-279. DOI: 10.1177/1365480210390554
4. Liang, X (2010). Assessment use, self-efficacy, and mathematics achievement: comparative analysis of PISA 2003 Data of Finland, Canada, and the U.S. Evaluation & Research in Education, 23 (3), 213-229.DOI: 10.1080/09500790.2010.490875.
5. Steer, D.; McConnell, D.; Gray, K.; Kortz, K.; Liang, X. (2009). Analysis of student responses to peer-instruction conceptual questions answered using an electronic response system: Trends by gender and ethnicity. Journal of Science Educator, 18 (2), 30-38.
6. Liang, X. & Zhang, G. (2009). Indicators to evaluate pre-service teachers’ cultural competence. Evaluation & Research in Education. 22 (1), 17-31.
7. Liang, X. & Zhou, Q. (2009). Students’ experiences of mathematics learning in technology integrated classrooms. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning. 5(1), 62–74.
8. Liang, X, Ward, C., & Xiao, Y. C. (2008). Indicators of a successful open source collaborative learning environment. Journal of Instructional Delivery Systems. 22 (4), 14-19.
9. Vonderwell, S., Liang, X., & Alderman, K. (2007). Asynchronous discussion and classroom assessment in online learning. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 39 (3), 309-328.
10. Smolen, L, Colville_Hall, S, Liang, X., & MacDonald, S. (2006). An empirical study of college of education faculty’s perceptions, beliefs, and commitment to teaching of diversity in teacher education programs at four urban universities. Urban Review 38 (1), 45-61.
11. Forawi, S. A. & Liang, X. (2005). Science electronic portfolios: Developing and validating the scoring rubric. Journal of Science Education, 2 (6), 97-99.

Technical Reports

1. Liang, X., Olson, S., & Speith, R. (September 2010). Evaluation Report of Quick-Start to College Project. Annual evaluation report to Ohio Learning Network Year 2 Report).
2. Liang, X., Ward, C., & Xiao, Y. (July 2008). Evaluation Report of OLP-Sakai Pilot Project. Annual evaluation report to Ohio Learning Network.
3. Kruse, S., Liang, X., & Beese, J. (June 2008). Evaluation report of Supplemental Educational Services. Annul evaluation project report to Ohio Department of Education.
4. Liang, X., Zhou, Q, et. al (2007). The Sate of Ohio enhancing education through technology Program: Phase II evaluation report. Annual evaluation report to Ohio Department of Education.
5. Kruse, S., Liang, X., & Beese, J. (2007). Evaluation report of Supplemental Educational Services. Annul evaluation project report to Ohio Department of Education.